Quantitative Trader Jobs at Gravity Team

Trading since 2017, Gravity Team is one of the leading crypto market makers and liquidity providers, with cumulative trading volumes to date exceeding $400 billion.

We provide 24/7 crypto liquidity to 1,400+ crypto-asset pairs across 30+ exchanges in over 15 countries worldwide, accounting for approximately 1% of the global spot trading volume. With a team of ~60 exceptional professionals, we are in a high-growth phase, continuing to expand our reach and market impact.

We are seeking an exceptional Quantitative Trader / Researcher with a deep understanding of algorithmic trading, market microstructure, and quantitative research.

The ideal candidate combines a research-driven mindset with real-world trading instincts—able to design, backtest, and optimize high-performance strategies across crypto markets. You will be responsible for developing systematic strategies from concept to execution, leveraging data-driven insights, and refining our trading models to drive sustainable alpha generation.

Your main responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise algorithmic/automated trading strategies with a quantitative research mindset: from signal generation, execution tactics, hedging, to risk management.
• Conduct deep-dive research into market micro-structure, asset/contract behaviour, arbitrage opportunities, and hidden inefficiencies.
• Work with large datasets: back-testing, parameter tuning, simulation, post-trade analytics to drive continuous improvements.
• Monitor live systems, analyse real-world performance versus expectations, tweak live parameters, and collaborate with engineers to deploy enhancements.
• Manage asset allocation across venues/exchanges, examine liquidity, slippage, order-book dynamics and optimise exposure.
• Contribute alternative views — proactively propose novel ideas, challenge assumptions, and work in an open meritocratic culture.

What We Expect

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with algorithmic trading systems.
• Market making and crypto experience is a plus.
• Experience developing simple predictive models and utilizing Python and statistics for research and optimization.
• Knowledge of risk management, hedging, and arbitrage.
• Python skills are a must (Rust is a nice bonus, but not mandatory).
• Ability to read and understand code.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent English skills.
• Ability to work independently, with an “owner mindset”.
• Willingness to work in hybrid setup with on-site presence in Riga, Latvia. 

Our Promise To You

We offer you hands-on insight into one of the most exciting and lucrative industries today. Our work contributes to transforming the current financial industry and democratizing access to digital goods across the world.

Conditions

• Extremely open idea meritocracy and close to Zero bureaucracy.
• Fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems.
• Working together with highly talented team.
• Profit shares are directly linked to your performance and market results, the upside is unlimited.
• Learning & Development budget 3000 EUR a year.
• Benefits that you can combine yourself – free food, bolt taxi, Sports, Spa & Wellness etc.
• Opportunity to participate in global crypto events, making a direct and tangible impact on crypto markets worldwide.
• Flexible working hours, casual work attire and startup atmosphere.